Gaudi vs Wright

Here is some factual information on architect's Antonio Gaudi and Frank Lloyd Wright, with particular focus on their inspirations/ influence and the influences they have had as a result of their working brilliance.

To begin with...

Spain's own, Antonio Gaudi!

This Art Nouveau focussed architect from the 1800's has confessed his inspirations from all things both physical and supernatural.

Gaudi's main influence's have been the result of his fascination with gothic styled architecture and the organic shapes of nature.

Furthermore, Gaudi has contributed his perception on architecture by that of French architect, Eugene Viollet-le-Duc, whom made his name in the restorations of medieval buildings, coining an identity as a central figure of Gothic Revival in France, alluding to the emergence of Modernism.

Antonio Gaudi further gained influence by nature and all its inhabitants so much, that in viewing of his work, it is easily recognizable of the natural curves and angles prevalent. Gaudi has commented, "“those who look for the laws of Nature as a support for their new works collaborate with the creator".

(Oh yeah, Gaudi also gains his creative edge by his devotion of Catholicism, but im sure by looking at the Sagrada Familia you can notice that)

In similar circumstance, Frank Lloyd Wright so commonly known for his work on the Fallingwater derives his inspirations through nature so much that he is able (and enjoys) to incorporate both the natural landscape and his design in unison. This result gives the finished look a much camouflaged and barely recognisble look to it.

Subjectively, it reminds me of a child's hideaway or treehouse, except it has running water and electricity as a component.

Frank Lloyd Wright gives further credit to his very own mother for his success and inspiration. Wright has claimed that the building blocks given to him by his mother as a toy began his fascination and obsession with architecture.

Further inspiration's he has gained was by the music composed by Beethoven and Japanese art, the latter further involving prints and buildings.

In architect related inspirations, Frank Lloyd Wright mentions Louis Sullivan as this figure, labeling the American as his 'dear master'.

Louis Sullivan has been best known to world architecture in his creation of the first skyscraper, later known as the "Father of Modernism".